CARTERRichard C., in Marlborough, formerly of Quincy, suddenly December 11, 2006, be loved husband for 48 years of Sandra I. (Balducci) Carter. Devoted father Kellie S. Carter of Chelmsford, Robin M. Carter of Framingham, Richard A. Carter and his wife Jennifer of Littleton, Jacqueline M. Carter and her husband Gene Halbrooks of Leominster. Loving grandfather of Richard, Thomas, Anthony, Kathryn, Lindsey, Jessica, Luke, and Clarice. Brother of Jane E. Swanwick and her hus band Thomas of Easton, Linda Ann Munroe and her late husband Gary of Hol brook, Steven J. Carter and his wife Michelle of TX. Son-in-law of Gianna Balducci of Quincy. Also survived by his beloved dog Sadie. Funeral Services will be conducted at the Christ Church, Episcopal, 12 Quincy Ave., Quincy Cen ter, Saturday, December 16 at 11 a.m. Rel atives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Ave., Quincy, Friday 4-8 p.m. Interment with Military Honors at Mt. Wollaston Ceme tery, Quincy. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Carters memory may be made to the New England Home for Little Wander ers,161 South Huntington Ave., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Late U.S. Navy Veteran.